How well connected are you these days? One of the best ways to build a business is through networking. Now, I’m not telling you something that you don’t already know, right? Most business owners belong to at least 2-3 associations or networking organizations, such as Amspirit, EWomen, and LeTip. Obviously, by attending regularly and getting involved in your networking groups, you have the opportunity to meet prospects and strategic alliances. Through networking, I’ve met many of my clients, invitations for speaking engagements and even profitable partnerships. My JV partner, Meredith and I, met through, yes, you guessed it, networking. (eWomen).
There’s just no doubt about it! Good things happen when you get out there and connect with others. People do business with those they know, like and trust. While there are many, many obvious benefits to live, in-person networking, there’s a new kid on the “networking block”, and it’s called Web 2.0.
Basically, Web 2.0 has opened the doors for networking and you don’t even need to get dressed up to do it! Through various online social networking sites, such as MySpace, Facebook and Linked In, the world has suddenly become even more accessible and connected!
Here are 2 quick tips to get you started.
1. Find a web savvy tech person to help you set-up and manage your Facebook account. It’s actually pretty easy to do yourself, but you’ll save yourself tons of time by having someone walk you through it.
2. Do your homework, learn the “rules” and the basic protocol for Facebook for Professionals. I highly recommend Mari Smith – she’s a Facebook guru!! Her latest course, Facebook for Professionals, is the real deal. You’ll literally find everything you need to know to skyrocket your business and profits using Facebook. Mari even teaches you how to use Facebook effectively in just five minutes a day!
Please join me on the web and let’s get our networks connected! You can connect with me at Linked In & Facebook.
To Your Success,
Success Coach and Speaker, Diana Long, is the President of the Life Design Institute. Diana can help you transform your dreams into reality and give you the shortcuts to success with her variety of life-changing programs and products. Learn more about Diana, “The Results Expert”(TM) and receive your FREE Report, “The Business Owner’s Guide to Having It All: Getting the Money, Love, & Life You Deserve!” and FREE subscription to “Life & Work Design Secrets” e-newsletter, please visit http://www.trulyprofitable.com.
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